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Brothers Chuck Hollaway, Gary Portinoy, Dave Brothers from Valley Forge Camp, Heroes of ’76,
Gillespie and Anthony Carol, from Valley Forge Camp, presented “Building the Flag”
Heroes of ’76, presented “Building the Flag” in the in the Faith of Our Fathers Chapel
Faith of Our Fathers Chapel (Photo credit: Jarrod Coffey)
(Photo credit: Jarrod Coffey)

After lunch on Saturday, Brother General George Washington paid a visit and regaled the audience with
several of his experiences during the late Revolutionary War. During his presentation, he emphasized his
belief in giving public service, then returning to your private life, vs trying to make that public/political service
into your life.

‘Brother & General George Washington’ related some of his many experiences in the Continental Army, including a
‘snowball battle’ between troops from different states. (Photo credit: Jarrod Coffey)

Throughout the weekend, students participated in a series of team-building exercises, including participation
on various committees, seminars on Constitutional Law, mock legislative procedures, and a creative Free-
Enterprise Challenge. Saturday evening included a formal banquet where students were recognized by their
peers with various awards, followed by a student led Vespers Ceremony in the Faith of Our Fathers Chapel. A
highlight of the conference followed the Vespers in the Chapel, with a candle-lamp message presented by
another historical figure, James Wilson, to include a Declaration of Independence signing ceremony.

[‘Americanism’ Continued on Page 20]